Henry Cavil (superman) is set to star alongside Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible's next instalment. According to director Christopher McQuarrie's Instagram.

"Say, @henrycavill. Had a thought. Curious if you're interested in a role in the 6th installment of Mission: Impossible. No pressure," he wrote.

"How can I say no to a man with such perfect hair," Cavill replied, before McQuarrie explained that the role will include "extreme heights, high speeds...practical stunts, firearms, and sporadic exposition".

The sixth movie in the franchise is set to be released in July 2018, starring Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Jeremy Renner and now Cavill. McQuarrie will both direct and produce the film, alongside a team including The Force Awakens' JJ Abrams.